Dolomite Alps

A traveler who has visited all the other mountain-regions of Europe, and remains ignorant of the scenery of the Dolomite Alps, has yet to make acquaintance with Nature in one of her loveliest and most fascinating aspects.

– John Ball

Monte Lussari looks like a postcard come to life, and makes a perfect alpine day trip! Just outside Tarvisio, Italy | Teaspoon of Nose

One of the greatest parts about the Dolomites the combination of beauty and peace the area provides. While never too far from a town or rifugio, you can still spend entire days in an epic wilderness without seeing a soul. Here are a few of my favorite spots in the Dolomite Alps!

Tarvisio: beauty, snow, and dog sledding!

Tarvisio

Monte Lussari is postcard perfect, just above Tarvisio!

Monte Lussari

Here's what I thought of Italy's most instagrammed hotel, as a normal person!

Chalet al Foss

Bolzano is one of the classic jumping-off points for access to skiing and hiking in the Dolomites. Here are some of the best things to know before you go!

Planning a Trip to Bolzano

Bolzano is one of the classic jumping-off points for access to skiing and hiking in the Dolomites. Here are some of the best things to know before you go!

Bolzano outdoor guide

The best place to base your Veneto Dolomites is Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d’Ampezzo

Hiking the Dolomites: Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d’Ampezzo outdoor guide

Hiking the Dolomites: Falcade

Falcade

Hiking the Dolomites: Falcade

Marmolada, Queen of the Dolomites

Hiking the Dolomites: Falcade

Hiking the Dolomites: Belluno Region

Dolomites: San Martino di Castrozza

San Martino di Castrozza

San Martino di Castrozza

San Martino restaurants